Job Summary:
Position works with Maintenance Supervisors, Assemblers, Fabrication, and Executive Management to conceptualize, design and develop prototypes, and to test designs for machine and process improvement. Creates clear and concise fabrication level dimensional drawings to support production, procurement, and engineering activities. Proactively assists and supports manufacturing to ensure designs are correct and fabricated to standards. Must have 5 or more years of experience in the machinery and manufacturing industry as a Mechanical Engineer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications. Translate system configurations received from customers into concept designs using 2D and 3D assemblies, Bills of Material (BOM’s) and shop drawings. Designs may be new or based on existing products. Build and test prototypes or coordinate builds.
2. Follow design standards, select components from approved components list, and create bills of material. Provide mechanical designs and solutions based on mechanical engineering principles. Document design decisions and the technical information supporting the decisions made.
3. Provide technical advice and support to fabrication and coordination of manufacturing. Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems. Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
4. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation. Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. Assist quality department with quality, material, and process specifications, manufacturing failure analysis review, design issues and non-conformance material review.
5. Act as technical authority on assigned projects, working with a variety of materials. Assist with developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
6. Practice personal safety and follow all area safety practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Read publications, attend showings, and study competing products and design styles to obtain perspective and generate design concepts
2. Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
3. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
4. Comply with all company policies, practices and procedures.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION:
Receives guidance with respect to general objectives; in the majority of tasks and projects assigned determines methods, work sequence, scheduling, and how to achieve objectives of assignments; operates within specific policy guidelines. Requires knowledge of and compliance with Fox Packaging policies and procedures.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering field from four-year College or university; and 5 to 10 years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing, plant operations, or engineering environment. Must be willing to spend substantial time in the manufacturing or prototyping areas. Must have practical knowledge of and experience with mechanical drafting and documentation, welded assemblies and documentation, machining, fabrication, electrical circuits, and general machine design principals and components. Experience with and ability to perform calculations to support design choices required. Must be proficient in MS office software, SolidWorks, AutoCAD software, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
NECESSARY SKILLS:
Draft Revision A 06/13/2019 Must be self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently or as part of a design team. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Requires the ability to organize and manage day-to-day events, work within deadlines, and plan for future challenges. Ability to establish priorities and make decisions. Must understand industrial automation and controls and have knowledge of power systems.
REASONING ABILITY:
Work is stated in terms of objectives, requiring project planning and judgment. Must use initiative and creativity to resolve complex issues. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
A solid foundation in math and a good understanding of mathematical principles. LANGUAGE SKILLS Requires excellent verbal and written skills and ability to facilitate constructive communication between departments. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to groups of customers or employees of the organization.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20lbs, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must have manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK SCHEDULES/HOURS:
Normal work week is 40 hours, Monday – Friday. Employees may be required to work overtime, weekends and/or to alter daily schedule to meet the needs of the business. This job requires occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land and/or air. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Disclaimer: Although Fox Packaging has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, Fox Packaging reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of Fox Packaging, at any time, with or without advance notice. This job description is a controlled document and may not be modified without the approval of Human Resources.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
